Seekh Logo

AI-powered learning platform providing comprehensive practice questions, detailed explanations, and interactive study tools across multiple subjects.

Explore Subjects

Sciences
  • Astronomy
  • Biology
  • Chemistry
  • Physics
Humanities
  • Psychology
  • History
  • Philosophy

Learning Tools

  • Study Library
  • Practice Quizzes
  • Flashcards
  • Study Summaries
  • Q&A Bank
  • PDF to Quiz Converter
  • Video Summarizer
  • Smart Flashcards

Support

  • Help Center
  • Contact Us
  • Privacy Policy
  • Terms of Service
  • Pricing

© 2025 Seekh Education. All rights reserved.

Seekh Logo
HomeHomework HelpeconomicsMarginal Revenue Product

Marginal Revenue Product

Marginal revenue product (MRP) analysis involves calculating the additional revenue generated from hiring an extra worker. This concept is crucial in understanding labor demand, as firms will hire workers until the marginal revenue product equals the marginal factor cost (wage). This principle highlights the relationship between productivity, wages, and employment decisions, making it essential for students to grasp how firms optimize their labor resources in competitive markets.

intermediate
2 hours
Economics
0 views this week
Study FlashcardsQuick Summary
0

Overview

Marginal Revenue Product (MRP) is a key concept in economics that helps businesses understand the value of additional resources. By calculating MRP, firms can make informed decisions about hiring and resource allocation, ensuring they maximize their productivity and profitability. MRP is influenced ...

Quick Links

Study FlashcardsQuick SummaryPractice Questions

Key Terms

Marginal Product
The additional output generated by adding one more unit of input.

Example: If hiring one more worker increases output from 10 to 15 units, the marginal product is 5.

Total Revenue
The total income generated from sales of goods or services.

Example: If a company sells 100 units at $10 each, total revenue is $1,000.

Marginal Revenue
The additional revenue gained from selling one more unit of a product.

Example: If selling one more unit increases revenue from $1,000 to $1,010, marginal revenue is $10.

Resource Allocation
The process of distributing resources among various projects or business units.

Example: A company may allocate more funds to marketing if it sees higher returns.

Wage Determination
The process of setting the pay rate for workers based on their productivity and market conditions.

Example: Higher MRP can lead to higher wages for workers.

Market Structure
The organizational and competitive characteristics of a market.

Example: Perfect competition has many sellers, while monopoly has one.

Related Topics

Labor Economics
Study of how labor markets function and how wages are determined.
intermediate
Production Theory
Explores how inputs are transformed into outputs in production processes.
intermediate
Cost-Benefit Analysis
A method for comparing the costs and benefits of a decision or project.
intermediate

Key Concepts

Marginal ProductRevenueLabor EconomicsResource Allocation